Defense attorneys argued to introduce evidence that could prove crucial in backing up Zimmerman’s claim of self-defense but the judge ruled that the two sides cannot bring up evidence of Martin’s familiarity with guns, previous fights nor previous marijuana use.
She left the door open on one issue involving marijuana since defense attorneys say toxicology tests show Martin had enough THC in his system to indicate he may have smoked marijuana a couple of hours before the shooting. The judge barred any mention of this from opening statements, but said she will rule later on whether it will be admissible after she hears defense experts’ testimony about the marijuana use.
